The Great Singapore Sale (GSS)

The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is one of the major events in Singapore that is held annually from the end of May to early July. It is a way to attract more visitors to come to Singapore due to the sale with discounts of up to 70% off the usual price. It also helps spur the Singapore economy by boosting the consumption of goods and services. From the shopping belt of Orchard Road to Marina Bay and to the neighborhood shopping malls, shoppers can enjoy great savings and great value on just about almost everything, like watches, jewelry, clothes, accessories, small gifts and many more. In addition, shopping with the MasterCard, one can enjoy more discounts and privileges sometimes with the GST absorbed.



During the Great Singapore Sale, both the locals and the tourists look forward to the best discount prices. It is a time when almost all of the shopping malls in Singapore will extend its opening hours, and at times, they will be opened until midnight. Examples of such shopping malls that will extend its opening hours and has great discounted prices would be the Robinsons, Tangs Orchard, Takashimaya, OG and Isetan. Most of which, these shopping malls can be found at Orchard Road, Singapore’s largest shopping district.


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Hotels are also offering promotions on their room rates in conjunction with the GSS. Room rates are as low as about S$110 per night. Food and Beverage outlets are also offering promotions and discounts in order to attract more crowds during the GSS.


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Here are some useful tips when doing shopping during the GSS:

- Dress in comfortable attire and shoes.

- Scan the newspaper or the magazines to find out which places offer great discounts or the best deals and plan the shopping route.

- Start your shopping early in order to beat the crowd.

- Avoid lunch hours as there will be more people.

- Certain special deals and discounts are only valid during late in the night, hence take your time to choose and try to take advantage of the special promotion period.

- Remember to bring along your credit cards especially the Master Card, if have to enjoy further discounts or other privileges as they are the official card of the GSS.

- Lastly check your items before purchase as the items are mostly not refundable.

Do look forward to next year's GSS!!! :)